freestanding — free·stand·ing frē stand iŋ adj being independent esp not part of or affiliated with another organization <a freestanding surgical center> <a freestanding emergency clinic> … Medical dictionary
freestanding — free|stand|ing [ˌfri:ˈstændıŋ] adj 1.) not fixed to a frame, wall, or other support ▪ a freestanding bookcase 2.) able to exist on its own and not as part of something bigger ▪ The modules can be offered as freestanding courses … Dictionary of contemporary English
freestanding — /ˈfristændɪŋ/ (say freestanding) adjective free of attachment or support; standing independently: a freestanding house …
freestanding — /free stan ding/, adj. 1. (of sculpture or architectural elements) unattached to a supporting unit or background; standing alone. 2. not affiliated with others of its kind; independent; autonomous: a freestanding clinic, not connected with any… … Universalium
freestanding — adjective standing or set apart; not attached to anything The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a freestanding bell tower … Wiktionary
freestanding — free|stand|ing [ fri,stændıŋ ] adjective a freestanding piece of furniture or equipment is not attached to a surface such as a wall or floor … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
freestanding — UK [ˈfriːˌstændɪŋ] / US [ˈfrɪˌstændɪŋ] adjective a freestanding piece of furniture or equipment is not fixed to a surface such as a wall or floor … English dictionary
freestanding — free•stand•ing [[t]ˈfriˈstæn dɪŋ[/t]] adj. 1) fia (of a sculpture, structure, etc.) unattached to a supporting unit or background; standing alone 2) cvb not affiliated with others; autonomous: a freestanding clinic[/ex] • Etymology: 1875–80 … From formal English to slang
freestanding — adjective standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything a freestanding bell tower a house with a separate garage • Syn: ↑separate • Similar to: ↑detached … Useful english dictionary
freestanding sculpture — or free standing sculpture A type of sculpture that is surrounded on all sides by space. Also called scupture in the round.To be viewed from all sides; freestanding. The opposite of relief … Glossary of Art Terms